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SHINDAIWA OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL
AHS231/EVC ARTICULATED

HEDGE TRIMMER

WARNING!
Always wear eye and ear
protection when operating
this machine! To minimize the risk of
injury to yourself and others, read this
manual and familiarize yourself with its
contents.
Part Number 68143-94310 Rev. 11/06

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  • Page 1: Hedge Trimmer

    SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL AHS231/EVC ARTICULATED HEDGE TRIMMER WARNING! Always wear eye and ear protection when operating this machine! To minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others, read this manual and familiarize yourself with its contents. Part Number 68143-94310 Rev. 11/06...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operating Precautions ....... 5 avoided, WILL result in death or seri- you’ll soon discover for yourself why ous injury! Operating the Trimmer ......5 Shindaiwa is simply in a class by itself! Specifications ..........6 IMPORTANT! WARNING! The information contained in these in- Product Description ........

  • Page 3: Warning Labels

    In addition, always wear eye and hearing protec- tion. Shindaiwa recommends WARNING! wearing a face shield as addi- The engine exhaust from this product tional face and eye protection.

  • Page 4: Safety Equipment And Labels

    Make sure the cover is in place n Always use genuine Shindaiwa when transporting the articulated parts and accessories when repair- n Always clear your work area of hedge trimmer.

  • Page 5: Operating Precautions

    Secure long hair so Always wear eye and hearing protec- it is above shoulder tion. Shindaiwa recommends wearing level. a face shield as additional face and eye protection. Always operate with both...

  • Page 6: Specifications

    Top Engine Cover Hedge Trimmer Cutter Air Filter Using Figure 3 as a guide, familiarize your- Screw Assembly Assembly self with the Shindaiwa AHS31 articulated Spark hedge trimmer and its various compo- Plug Cutter Assembly nents. Understanding your machine helps Adjustment Lever ensure top performance, longer service life, and safer operation.

  • Page 7: Assembly

    Assembly Connect the Powerhead/Outer Tube to the Gearcase 1. Place the powerhead/outer Tube As- sembly on a clean, flat surface, spark Gearcase/Cutter Assembly plug facing up. . Use the 4mm hex wrench to loosen the tube clamp and index screw. Verify that Tube the D-shaped shim washer is positioned Clamp...

  • Page 8: Adjusting The Cutter Assembly

    Adjusting the Hedge Trimmer Cutter Assembly WARNING! Travel Limiter The cutter blades are very sharp. Do not grasp the blades with your hands. Do not allow the blades to contact your body. IMPORTANT! Figure 7 Always use gloves when working near the cutter assembly.

  • Page 9: Mixing Fuel

    Shindaiwa One is recommended for working condition. use in all Shindaiwa low emissions engines. 1. Place the trimmer on a flat, level sur- Shindaiwa One also includes face. a fuel stabilizer.

  • Page 10: Starting The Engine

    Starting the Engine IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! If the engine fails to start after several Engine ignition is controled by a two attempts with the choke in the closed position switch mounted on the throttle Make sure the cut- position, the engine may be flooded ting attachment housing labeled, "I"...

  • Page 11: Stopping The Engine

    (oscillate) at engine idle! If the idle speed cannot be adjusted by the pro- cedure described here, return the unit to your Shindaiwa dealer for inspec- tion. 1. Place the unit on the ground and start the engine, then allow it to idle -3 min- utes until warm.

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    IMPORTANT! n Clean any debris or dirt from the hedge Using non-standard replacement parts trimmer cutter blades. Lubricate the could invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty. blades before use and after refueling. Check the cutters for damage or incor- Muffler rect adjustment.

  • Page 13: Hour Maintenance

    Gearcase –Champion CJ8 or equivalent. Clamp Bolt replace it with a genuine Shindaiwa Outer Tube replacement fuel filter element. Before Clean the spark reinstalling the filter, inspect the fuel plug and check the line.

  • Page 14: Cutter Blade Adjustment

    Damage resulting from stale or contaminated housing). adjustment. Properly adjusted blades will fuel is not covered by the Shindaiwa warranty 3. Loosen the 5 mm engine top cover oscillate freely yet help prevent binding of policy.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide ENGINE DOES NOT START What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Faulty recoil starter. Consult with an authorized Does the engine crank? Fluid in the crankcase. servicing dealer. Internal damage. Loose spark plug. Excess wear on Tighten and retest. Good compression? cylinder, piston, rings.
  • Page 16 Troubleshooting Guide (continued) LOW POWER OUTPUT What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Operator is overworking the unit. Cut at a slower rate. Is the engine overheating? Carburetor mixture is too lean. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. Improper fuel ratio. Refill with a clean fresh fuel with a 50:1 mixture consisting of unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 87 or higher and ISO-L-EGD or JASO FC...
  • Page 17 Troubleshooting Guide (continued) ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Remedy Symptom Possible Cause Clogged air filter. Clean or replace the air filter. Poor acceleration. Clogged fuel filter. Replace the fuel filter. Lean fuel/air mixture. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. Idle speed set too low. Adjust: 2,750 (±250) rpm (min Switch turned off.

  • Page 18: Emission System Warranty

    You are responsible for presenting your small off-road engine includes parts such as the carburetor, fuel tank, the ignition sys- to an authorized Shindaiwa Dealer as soon as a problem ex- tem and, if equipped, the catalytic converter. These components ists.
  • Page 19 Notes:...
  • Page 20 Fax: 503 69-6696 www.shindaiwa.com Shindaiwa Corporation Head Office: 6--11, Ozuka-Nishi Asaminami-Ku, Hiroshima 731-3167, Japan Telephone: 81-8-849-0 Fax: 81-8-849-481 ©006 Shindaiwa, Inc. Part Number 68143-94310 Revision 11/06 Shindaiwa is a registered trademark of Shindaiwa, Inc. Specifications subject to change without notice.

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